1. The Offense Level (1-43) forms the vertical axis of the
Sentencing Table. The Criminal History Category (I-VI) forms the
horizontal axis of the Table. The intersection of the Offense
Level and Criminal History Category displays the Guideline Range in
months of imprisonment. "Life" means life imprisonment. For
example, the guideline range applicable to a defendant with an
Offense Level of 15 and a Criminal History Category of III is 24-30
months of imprisonment.

2. In rare cases, a total offense level of less than 1 or more than
43 may result from application of the guidelines. A total offense
level of less than 1 is to be treated as an offense level of 1. An
offense level of more than 43 is to be treated as an offense level
of 43.

3. The Criminal History Category is determined by the total
criminal history points from Chapter Four, Part A, except as
provided in §§4B1.1 (Career Offender) and 4B1.4 (Armed Career
Criminal). The total criminal history points associated with each
Criminal History Category are shown under each Criminal History
Category in the Sentencing Table.